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The Largest Copperhead Ever Recorded Sends Chills Down My Spine

By Abby Parks

Published August 24, 2025 Runtime 6:47

Copperheads are among the most common venomous snakes in the United States, and their camouflage makes them especially dangerous. With a distinctive pattern that blends seamlessly into fallen leaves, they’re often stepped on by unsuspecting people, leading to more bites than almost any other venomous species. Typically, copperheads reach about three feet in length, but every species has its outliers. One copperhead, in particular, has earned the title of the largest ever recorded, setting it apart from the rest. This video explores the fascinating world of copperheads and reveals the story of this record-breaking giant.

About the Author

Abby Parks

Abby Parks has authored a fiction novel, theatrical plays, short stories, poems, and song lyrics. She's recorded two albums of her original songs, and is a multi-instrumentalist. She has managed a website for folk music and written articles on singer-songwriters, folk bands, and other things music-oriented. She's also a radio DJ for a folk music show. As well as having been a pet parent to rabbits, birds, dogs, and cats, Abby loves seeking sightings of animals in the wild and has witnessed some more exotic ones such as Puffins in the Farne Islands, Southern Pudu on the island of Chiloe (Chile), Penguins in the wild, and countless wild animals in the Rocky Mountains (Big Horn Sheep, Mountain Goats, Moose, Elk, Marmots, Beavers).

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